House extensions and roof conversion at 15 Chipping Cross, Clevedon

What was proposed

The application sought side and rear extensions, an office, gym and living area, plus a roof conversion with a dormer and master bedroom.

“Proposal: Proposed erection of a two-storey side extension and a single storey rear extension to include an office, gym and living area. Conversion of the roof to create a master bedroom and En-suite facility with 1no. dormer to the south-west elevation.”

“Full householder permission is sought for: • the erection of a two-storey northwest side extension (2.4m wide, 8m deep and 8.1m tall) • the erection of a single-storey rear extension (2.9-5.2m wide, 9.7-13.6m deep and 3.1-3.5m tall) • the roof conversion with a southwest dormer extension (5.6m wide, 2.9m deep and 1.9m tall)”

Officer report

Who spoke

A local resident spoke against the application, while the agent spoke in support.

What members discussed

Members questioned the dormer’s position, privacy effects, garden space, and the extension’s design and layout compared with the existing estate.

“Members debated the application and asked questions regarding the position of the dormer window, the effect on privacy of the surrounding properties, the loss of garden space of the host dwelling and the design and layout of the proposed extension in comparison to the existing estate.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee refused the application contrary to the officer recommendation because it conflicted with specified development policies and residential design guidance.

“Proposal: That the application be REFUSED contrary to officer recommendation due to conflict with Policies DM32, DM37, and DM38 of the Sites and Policies Plan Part 1 (Development Management Policies); and the Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide – section 1.”

“Resolved: that the application be REFUSED contrary to officer recommendation for the reasons stated above.”

Minutes